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Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:16:02 AM How about another Apple Festival Giveaway?? Since we had so much fun with the first one, I am offering a second Giveaway with a distinct apple theme!! Sign-ups start today September 14 and I will choose a winner on Monday September 24 Our Winner today is Kelly -lovinRchickens!!!! Please contact me Kelly for your mailing information. More apple fun and goodness ready for a new home!! Leave me your name and just tell me your most favorite apple to eat. One of my favorites is the Fuji apple. Here is the history of this apple. Thomas Jefferson was friends with the French Minister to the US., Edmund Genet, in 1793-1794. Mr. Genet sent Jefferson some apple cuttings of a french apple variety to his home at Monticello where Jefferson was experimenting with new and more successful apple varieties. Mr. Jefferson gave these apple cuttings from Mr. Genet to his friend, Caleb Ralls, who was a well known nurseryman over one county from him. Mr. Ralls grafted these french apple cuttings and developed the "Ralls-Genet" apple which became a favorite and successful apple that spread into the Ohio Valley. The apple was favored because it bloomed later and usually escaped late Winter frosts that were the demise of many of the apples at that time. The Ralls -Genet fell out of favor in the 1920s when agriculture decided to grow fewer varieties so that they could make them more useful for grocery store use. However, in 1939, the Japanese crossed the Ralls-Genet with the favorite, Red Delicious and the resulting apple was named the FuJi apple. This apple was released into the American market in 1962, and the FuJi quickly overtook the Granny Smith as the third favorite apple in America. Thomas Jefferson wanted three accomplishments listed on his gravestone: Author of the Declaration of Independence, Father of the University of Virginia, and Author of the Statues of Virginia for Religious Freedom (which became the foundation of our US Constitution). I would add that he should have been given recognition as the founder of America's third most favorite apple!! LOL!! Of course nobody knew at Jefferson's death that his passing the apple cuttings to Mr. Caleb Ralls would end up as a HUGE market success!! Don't you think Mr. Jefferson would be proud and excited to know about his contribution to apple lovers of the world?? I think he would!! What do you think? Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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lovinRchickens	Posted - Sep 28 2018 : 2:47:49 PM Hi Krista, Yes I love this time of the year. Just the very best, it livens up all our senses to me. Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~
MaryJanesNiece	Posted - Sep 28 2018 : 1:22:47 PM Congratulations Kelly! I can smell the basket just looking at it! This is such a wonderful time of the year. Krista
lovinRchickens	Posted - Sep 28 2018 : 10:24:39 AM Indeed they are Debbie, such a sweet soul she is. Winnie, the basket I love! Looks so sweet on my table. You did an outstanding job on it. Same on the towel. House smells so good and apple like. Thank you again. Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - Sep 28 2018 : 10:19:59 AM Congratulations Kelly, aren’t Winnie’s surprises always wonderful? Hugs, Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name! #1582 Blessed in Colorado Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018 “My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron” Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that! http://shopus.longaberger.com/mountainwingslongabergerbaskets http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
Killarney	Posted - Sep 28 2018 : 08:33:32 AM Yay Kelly! Love them!! Connie #3392 Imagine....
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Sep 28 2018 : 06:34:52 AM HI Kelly, I am so happy that your gift arrived safely and that you enjoyed all the surprises!! Yes, I took a plain red towel and added the decorations to make it how I wanted it to look. I also made the basket as well. While my basket making skills are limited, I love working with reeds and creating simple baskets that I can use to fill with whatever I need or wish to gift. The Johnny Appleseed prayer was always sung and since I can't send you how that sounds, I am glad you enjoyed the simple blessing for meals. Thanks again to everyone who participated in our Apple Festival this year!! It was a lot of fun and I plan to indulge in all things apple this last weekend!! How about you? Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
wildflower17	Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 08:40:25 AM Kelly all your goodies are beautiful!!! Thank you Winnie for being so thoughtful!!! Hugs! Judy God Has Been So Good To Me!!! "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"... "Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!! Farm Girl #5440 Farm Girl of The Month September 2013
lovinRchickens	Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 08:24:12 AM Winnie I just received my apple box and the smells of the unopened box was intoxicating. I love the basket of goodies. It was just preciously arranged. In the box was a cinnamon broom, apple dumplin tart, yummy teas, Johnny Appleseed Blessing, (that I love!), cinnamon apple recipe, a precious towel and washcloth. Did you make the towel, Winnie? It's so sweet looking. I feel so blessed to have received this very special gift. Thank you dearly Winnie. Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~
lovinRchickens	Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 08:14:22 AM Thank you Nora and Judy Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~
wildflower17	Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 07:06:26 AM Congratulations Kelly!!! Hugs! Judy God Has Been So Good To Me!!! "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"... "Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!! Farm Girl #5440 Farm Girl of The Month September 2013
firecatinc	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 1:19:20 PM Congrats, Kelly, enjoy. Nora Farmgirl Sister #7131 Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017 http://firecatinc.wordpress.com
lovinRchickens	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 12:57:43 PM Aw thanks girls, feel very blessed. Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~
nndairy	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 12:47:46 PM YEAH Kelly! What a great way to celebrate :) ~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month "The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
suny58	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 10:06:23 AM Congrats Kelly!!! Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
YellowRose	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 06:57:39 AM Congratulations Kelly! Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
lovinRchickens	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 06:42:37 AM Winnie Thank you, we enjoy our apple trees immensely. So very sweet of you for doing this. I look forward to getting mail now. :) Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 06:22:10 AM Thank-you everyone for participating in this second Apple Giveaway for our Annual Apple Festival at MJF!! I wish I could send everyone a special gift!! I hope all of you have been enjoying our festivities this month and trying out some of those delicious apple recipes at the link here on the Forum. Yum!! A special Congratulations to our winner, Kelly! I hope you enjoy!! Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
darlenelovesart	Posted - Sep 19 2018 : 11:56:18 PM Please put my name in there too Winnie! Thank You! Hugs Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions. I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know. I trust in you Jesus... FGOTM Nov 2017
ceejay48	Posted - Sep 18 2018 : 7:43:09 PM Me too, please! I grew up on a farm that raised TONS and TONS of apples. Red Delicious and Gala are my favorite to eat fresh. Rome Beauties are my favorite for cooking with. CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
firecatinc	Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 6:37:51 PM Add me, please Nora Farmgirl Sister #7131 Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017 http://firecatinc.wordpress.com
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 10:10:21 AM Please add my name to the give away. My Dachshunds and I really like Gala apples. Hugs, Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name! #1582 Blessed in Colorado Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018 “My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron” Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that! http://shopus.longaberger.com/mountainwingslongabergerbaskets http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
kristina72	Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 09:01:05 AM Hi - Please add my name - Kristi Connolly. My favorite apple is the Honeycrisp. Make Today Count (MTC) :-) #5176
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 06:45:45 AM Welcome Farmgirls to the second Giveaway opportunity!! I am enjoying hearing about your favorite apples too! With so many varieties, it is interesting to see what people find matches their taste the best. I wonder if apples are a global favorite as they are abundant everywhere you go in grocers and farmers' markets? I just Googled that question and here is what I found for America's favorite fruit in 2017: Bananas-73%, Apples-69%. We are gaining on bananas, Farmgirls!! LOL!! Let's see what happens in 2018 and I will post the results again next September. Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
wildflower17	Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 06:06:18 AM Hey Winnie!!! Please add my name and I love Granny Smith apples the best!!! Hugs! Judy God Has Been So Good To Me!!! "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"... "Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!! Farm Girl #5440 Farm Girl of The Month September 2013
suny58	Posted - Sep 16 2018 : 5:55:28 PM My Sara and I eat a Gala a day! Organic of course! Love the taste! Then for baking always the Granny Smith!!! Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro

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